Nates race report

Just got back from the ABA winter nationals, had more fun than ive had on the bike in quite some time. Elite racing is at a whole new level, and im eager to get in the mix. I wasnt fully prepared to race these fast kids, but gave it my best anyways. The track was awesome, big hill, big jumps, I had a good time. Diamondback had a little pit set up, weve got Phil Maxwell from ODI doubling up the tents with DB, we had alot of people coming by to check it out. Im gonna work hard to be at my best racing shape come summer. Jumping has treated me good over the last 3 seasons, but I gotta get back to my roots. Ill always ride trails and throw down some tricks, but for now its time to put racing at the top of my riding priorities.

Saturday in Phoenix I had a decent moto, but there was this Euro guy that is all pull and no skill in there. He would always be out front, then just explode at any time. He’s definitely never been to the trails. I had a couple run ins with him, bummed me out. I wasnt there to win, just wanted to ride good and have some fun laps. Sunday was much better, had a hard moto, but everyone could ride their bike! Got a 3rd first round, then two 5ths. Didnt qualify, but had a great day, and got alot of motivation. It was good to see all the old faces, ill look forward to Nashville in May, see you there!

Here’s a little edit from Nicho… Looks like a party!

Cruisin at Duck Creek from Matt Closson on Vimeo.

Here is another edit from the Down crew. Matt Closson has a few clips in here. These guys always seem to be having fun.

Matt Closson: Diamondback Cali Trip from Matt Closson on Vimeo.

Matt Closson Video Bike Check – More BMX Videos

Here are 2 edits from Matt that he has been working on. One from a trip he just did to Cali and the other is a Bike Check via Vital..enjoy!!!
-Hammond

Big ups for the Tyler for putting this whole thing together!!!!!!!!

Name: Rob Armour

Age: 20

Location: Jamestown, PA

Frame: 20.8 Diamondback Reál frame (Diogo Canina Signature)

Fork: Primo Strand

Bars: Diamondback Joe bars

Stem: SandM redneck xlt

Grips: OdiBarends: Odi

Detangler: Stolen

Headset: FSA

Seatpost: Alienation

Seat: Shadow

Cranks: Fly

Sprocket: Dk Alpha, 25t

Chain: Shadow half link

Brakes: Proper

Cable: Odyssey

Brake Lever: Odyssey

Front Tire: KHE folding

Front Wheel: Profile Mini hub, Alienation Deviant, Ti spokes

Rear Tire: KHE folding, 1.5″

Rear Wheel: Profile Mini lhd cassette, Alienation Runaway, Ti spokes, 8t driver

Pedals: Dk magnesium with Ti axles

Here is the pride of the NW dropping a foot on your asses..

Hers is a pic of Scott Matual getting flat for a dude name Ki.  Scott is the NW sales rep for Diamondback and Raleigh. This shot is a few years old and that landing is waaaay bigger now! This is in the latest online edition of FreeHubMagazine. Check out the full online mag @ http://freehubmag.com/interactive/issue8/#/0

Hammond